Golf stance and ball alignment device

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-08-26
LADEN MARK NOAM
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[0020]There is provided, in accordance with some embodiments of the present invention, a golf stance and alignment device, which is characterized by the absence of any terrestrial contact with the golf course and by enabling the golfer to remove the device by him or herself, without getting out of the alignment.
[0021]One object of the present invention is to aid the golfer to properly align his or her body and feet with respect to a target line and / or a reference line.
[0022]Another object of the present invention is to aid the golfer to properly align both feet relative to each other and / or to the target line.

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Moreover, it will be appreciated that such a development effort might be complex and time-consuming, but would nevertheless be a routine undertaking for those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure.

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[0045]In accordance with some preferred embodiments of the present invention, reference is now made to FIGS. 6A and 6B, showing device 30, used for achieving a correct stance, ball position and alignment in the game of golf. Device 30 comprises reel 32, which is accommodated in housing 34. Reel 32 comprises a spiral leaf rendering it self-retractable. Housing 34 comprises extending slanted clip 36, formed by adjacent plates 37 and 38. Slanted clip 36 is used to affix housing 34 to a shoe (not shown) of a golf player. Housing 34 and reel 32 are enclosed by shell 40 and covered by lid 42. The first end of the tape (not shown) is connected to the central portion of reel 32 and the rest of the tape wound therearound. The second end of the tape is connected to first complimentary fastener unit 44, by the means of clasping plates 46. First complimentary fastener unit 44 comprises hook portion 48. First complimentary fastener unit 44 is releasably connectable to second complimentary fasten...

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A device used for achieving correct stance, ball position and alignment in the game of golf is disclosed. The device includes a reel, attachable to a first shoe of a golf player, a string or tape, the first end of which is connected to the reel and which is wound / unwound respectively onto / from the reel, and a fastener.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present application claims the benefit of domestic priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 154,755 filed Feb. 23, 2009, entitled “GOLF STANCE AND BALL ALIGNMENT DEVICE”; the aforementioned application is incorporated herein by reference.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]The present invention, in general, relates to golf training and / or playing aids. More particularly, the present invention relates to a device that assists a golfer to correctly align his or her stance, feet and golf ball in order to properly and accurately strike the golf ball.BACKGROUND ART[0003]The game of golf includes many “basics” that can make the game difficult if not grasped by the player. For example, proper grip, posture, stance, alignment and ball position may all affect a player's performance. Unless a golfer is standing in front of a mirror or working directly with the instructor, it is often difficult for a student to determine whether the ball is ...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B69/36
CPCA63B69/3667
InventorLADEN, MARK NOAM
OwnerLADEN MARK NOAM